Categoría: Recetas

Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad, ensalada de coditos
Food
Elena

Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

Ensalada de coditos or Puerto Rican macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve at parties and family gatherings. It is made with a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, olive juice, and vinegar. What makes this dish different from traditional American macaroni salad is that it’s not sweet. It’s easy to make and tastes even better on day two. I enjoy the convenience of preparing this macaroni salad a day ahead of a special event which relieves the pressure of cooking too many dishes on the day of!

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Carne Guisada Recipe, Puerto Rican Beef Stew
Cena
Elena

Carne Guisada Recipe (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Carne Guisada or Puerto Rican beef stew is made with chunks of beef and vegetables stewed in a savory sofrito sauce until the meat is juicy and tender. It is loaded with flavor and makes for a deliciously satisfying meal. Carne guisada is one of Puerto Rico’s favorite comfort foods.

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Chopped cheese recipe
Food
Elena

Chopped Cheese (New York Bodega Recipe)

A chopped cheese sandwich can be found at bodegas across New York, especially in Hispanic neighborhoods. It is made with seasoned chopped meat, melted cheese and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce also known as bodega sauce. This New York City favorite is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s dive in to this New York bodega recipe!

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Cena
Elena

Puerto Rican Corned Beef (Carne Bif)

Puerto Rican Corned Beef also known as Carne Bif on the island is stewed with sofrito, herbs, and spices to create an insanely delicious and flavorful dish. Carne Bif is such a humble dish yet full of bold flavors and so satisfying with a plate of white rice, habichuelas guisadas, maduros, corn, and avocado. With just few simple ingredients you’ll have a delicious meal in under 15 minutes!

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Arroz blanco, white rice
Food
Elena

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

A plate of perfectly-cooked white rice is the foundation of any traditional Latin and Caribbean dish. It serves as the base for habichuelas guisadas and compliments main dishes like pollo al horno, pollo guisado, and picadillo. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect white rice every time!

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Bacalao Guisado Puerto Rican Salted Codfish
Cena
Elena

Bacalao Guisado (Puerto Rican Salted Codfish)

Bacalao guisado or Puerto Rican salted codfish along with vianda or root vegetables is a staple dish in Puerto Rico. It is typically served with white rice, avocado, and hard boiled eggs on the side. It’s packed with tons of flavor and is easy to put together!

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Pink Guava Margarita
Bebidas
Elena

Pink Guava Margarita Recipe (Margarita de Guayaba)

This pink guava margarita recipe is made with fragrant pink guavas and pink pineapple juice. This perfect combination of tropical fruit will transport your taste buds to an island in the Caribbean with just one sip! Save this refreshing guava margarita recipe for Valentine’s Day, a brunch event, Barbie-themed party, holiday or any occasion! Pink drinks are the best (and most pretty!), in my opinion!

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Cuban-style black beans, easy recipe
Food
Elena

Cuban-Style Black Beans (Easy Recipe)

Cuban-style black beans are the perfect companion to a bowl of white rice! Here is an easy recipe for making this traditional dish in a fraction of the time. I use canned beans to make the process much quicker and infuse the broth with sofrito, fresh herbs and spices for the most delicious beans you’ll ever taste!

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Churrasco with chimichurri sauce
Cena
Elena

Churrasco Steak Recipe (with Chimichurri Sauce)

Churrasco is a long flat cut of steak, marinated and cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. The trick to perfectly cooked churrasco is to cook the steak hot and fast resulting in a crispy, seared exterior without overcooking the interior. Top churrasco with homemade chimichurri sauce for a 5-star meal any day of the week!

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Puerto Rican Alcapurrias
Appetizers
Elena

Alcapurrias (Puerto Rican Fritters)

Las alcapurrias son la fritura favorita de Puerto Rico. Esta comida callejera Puertorriqueña se vende en quioscos a lo largo de las playas durante todo el año en la isla. Las alcapurrias se hacen con una masa de guineos verdes y yautía y se rellenan con picadillo.

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